๐ Share this article The UK airline is introducing complimentary high-speed onboard connectivity through satellite agreement Passengers aboard British Airways are set to access high-speed wifi onboard at no cost after a major partnership from SpaceX's satellite provider. No-cost plus Quick Wifi Available to Everyone British Airways stated that this no-cost, โreliable and lightning-fastโ connectivity offering from Starlink will be accessible to customers in economy, premium economy, and premium cabins from the coming month. Broad Rollout Throughout Several Airlines The umbrella company for British Airways, the airline group, confirmed it had secured an partnership with Starlink to provide wifi services on over 500 planes operated by their carriers, which also include Aer Lingus, Iberia, plus Vueling. Seamless Internet from Boarding to Landing The airline explained that the introduction of this technology formed part of a ยฃ7bn โupgradeโ initiative and will offer uninterrupted wifi coverage for passengers from the gate through landing, also when they are flying across oceans and far-off locations. Travelers can connect multiple devices and do not require a separate password. Revolutionary for us as well as passengers, improving the journey in the air our flights by offering them smooth internet throughout the flight.โ Existing Internet Options Limited connectivity service remains available for British Airways flyers across the majority of their planes using its .air platform. Enrollees in the airline's loyalty club are able to send texts and plain-text emails during flights without paying, while flyers who want to access music, films, and movies on their travel if not travelling in business or first can expect to pay between four pounds ninety-nine to ยฃ21.99 for one wifi bundle. The Satellite Infrastructure SpaceX operates a network comprising thousands with satellites which is run under the billionaire's aerospace firm. Recent Developments at the Airline The airline's leadership has been focusing to revitalize operations around following years with budget reductions, technology issues, industrial action, and staff cuts. BA noted that application of AI has assisted the airline to reach the airline's punctuality at peak performance from 2012. Profit Outlook Recently, the carrier disclosed a rise in operating profits for the first half recently, contributing to IAGโs results upward. The group is due to release its results covering the three months from July to September soon. Additional Satellite Agreements This update arrives days after mobile phone operator Virgin Media O2 revealed it was working alongside the satellite provider to improve mobile network coverage in rural parts across the United Kingdom, by allowing users to automatically connect phones via space-based systems when no regular network coverage exists.